Word: prokoptw

Pronounce: prok-op'-to

Strongs Number: G4298

Orig: from 4253 and 2875; to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e. (figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in time, to be well along):--increase, proceed, profit, be far spent, wax. G4253

Use: TDNT-6:703,939 Verb

Heb Strong:

1) to beat forward
1a) to lengthen out by hammering (as a smith forges metals)
1b) metaph. to promote, forward, further
2) to go forward, advance, proceed
2a) of time: the night is far spent
2b) metaph. to increase, make progress